- Matchup: Cleveland State Vikings vs Milwaukee Panthers
- Event Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Sunday, the Cleveland State Vikings (7-14) travel to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena to clash with the Milwaukee Panthers (9-13).
In their previous outing, the Cleveland State Vikings triumphed over Wright State, securing an 85-79 victory. The Vikings recorded 20 fouls while Wright State accumulated 19. From beyond the arc, the Vikings made 5 of 24 attempts. Wright State managed to shoot 66.7% from the free throw line, netting 12 of 18 attempts. Though they secured 33 rebounds (11 offensive, 22 defensive), they did not record any blocks. The game saw Wright State tally 13 assists against 3 steals. Defensively, Cleveland State allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 47.0% from the field, with a total of 31 successful shots out of 66 attempts. The Vikings recorded 16 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and achieved 4 steals. They grabbed 29 rebounds, with 4 offensive boards. Impressively, Cleveland State converted 20 of their 22 free throw attempts, achieving a high 90.9% success rate. The Vikings finished with a 50.9% field goal percentage (27 of 53) and sank 11 out of 23 three-pointers.
Dayan Nessah was a standout performer, contributing significantly with 31 points on 9 of 13 shooting. He played for 33 minutes, collecting 10 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists, showcasing an impressive 69.2% shooting efficiency.
Entering this matchup, Cleveland State holds a record of 7-14. The team averages 13.8 turnovers per game and registers 19.1 personal fouls. Cleveland State’s rebounding average stands at 34.2 per game, having accumulated 320 assists throughout the season, ranking them 124th nationally in assists. They excel in three-point shooting, hitting 37.7% (217 of 575) and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.7%. The Vikings score an average of 79.4 points per game (ranked 120th in Division I) while shooting 45.2% from the field.
Defensively, Cleveland State forces 11.0 turnovers per game and commits 19.6 personal fouls. They rank 341st in college basketball for assists allowed, surrendering 351 throughout the season. The Vikings allow a field goal percentage of 45.6% (616 of 1,350) and yield 36.7 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc, and Cleveland State is positioned 354th in Division I for points per game allowed (84.5).
In their last game, the Milwaukee Panthers edged out a close 65-64 victory against Youngstown State. The Panthers totaled 22 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a combined 29 rebounds. They turned the ball over 11 times but managed to secure 13 steals during the match. With Youngstown State committing 12 fouls, Milwaukee capitalized on free throw opportunities, converting 11 of 16 attempts for a rate of 68.8%. From beyond the arc, Milwaukee made 6 of 20 attempts (30.0%). By the game’s conclusion, the Panthers shot 41.4% overall, landing 24 out of 58 attempts. Conversely, they allowed Youngstown State to shoot 39.6% from the field, as the opponent made 21 of 53 attempts. Milwaukee’s defense limited Youngstown State to 26.9% on three-pointers (7 of 26) and saw them convert 15 of 20 free throws (75.0%). On the boards, Milwaukee allowed Youngstown State to collect 34 rebounds total (8 offensive).
Amar Augillard significantly impacted the game for the Panthers, scoring 16 points on 5 of 12 shooting, with a field goal percentage of 41.7%. He also recorded 7 rebounds and dished out 2 assists over 31 minutes of play.
This season, Milwaukee posts a record of 9-13. The Panthers commit 19.1 fouls per game and convert free throws at a rate of 68.1%. They average 13.2 assists per game (ranking 247th in Division I) while turning the ball over 10.5 times per game. Milwaukee has accumulated 1,694 total points, averaging 77.0 points per game, while securing 36.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Panthers hit 44.1% of their shots, placing them 254th in the nation.
Defensively, Milwaukee ranks 322nd in Division I for points allowed per game (79.9). They force 11.5 turnovers and permit opponents a shooting percentage of 47.6% (337th in college basketball). Milwaukee’s defense concedes 36.4% on three-point attempts (186 of 511) and allows opponents a free throw success rate of 72.9%. They allow 15.8 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game—ranking 321st and 210th respectively in these defensive categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Cleveland State
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